Pharmacology Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
What role can pharmacy technicians play in asthma drug therapy?	They can be alert to patient overdependence on short-acting beta-2 agonists.
What are two signs of wyptoms of nicotine excess?	Dizziness and diarrhea
Which of the following is not a class of drugs used to treat asthma?	Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
What are two types of receptors involved in the cough reflex?	Streth and irritant
What nasal corticosteroid may be used in children over 12 years of age?	momentasone (Nasonex)
In general, how many tuberculosis agents will be administered to a patient who has a positive TB skin test and a positive chest X-ray, but no symptoms?	one
Which of the followin drugs may be used to treat tuberculosis?	isoniazid (Laniazid, Nydrazid), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactine), rifapentine (Priftin), cirpoflozacin (Cipro)
Which of the following antitussives is a DEA controlled substance?	codiene
Why do pharmacies in many areas of the country currently limit the sale of pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?	Pseudoephedrine has abuse potential
Which respiratory medication listed below is an inhaled coricosteroid?	fluticasone (Flonase, Flovent)
Which of the following asthma medication blocks parasympathetic acetylcholine receptors and should not be given to patents with known peanut allergies?	ipratropium (Atrovent)
What is the least-sedating OTC antihistamine and the only one approved by the FDA for cold symptoms?	clemastine (Tavist Allergy)
Histoplasmosis is transmitted by...	breathing in fungus-bearing dust
Which fo the following is an OTC expectorant availavle in caplet, capsule, liquid,syrup, tablet, and sustained-release forms?	guaifenesin (Mucinex)
What term is used for the major mechanism by which pulmonary pathogens gain access to the normally sterile lower airways and alveoli?	aspiration
Which dosage form most closely mimics the effects of cigarette smoking?	nicotine nasal spray
What is the purpose of antitussives?	to suppress dry and nonproductive coughs
Which of the following medications is least likely to be used to treat or stop an acute asthma attack?	cromolyn sodium (Crolom, Gastrocrom)
Emphysema is a pulmonary disease that...	destroy the tiny air sacs of the lungs
Which of the following is likely to trigger an astha attack?	cigarette smoke
Cystic fibrosis is a pulmonary disease that also involves the...	gastrointestinal system
What is a potential symptom of nicotine withdrawal?	anxiety, difficulty in concentrating, gastointestinal disturbances, increased apppetitie and weight gain
Which of the following gives correct instructions for using the nicotine patch?	apply to nonhairy, clean, dry sited
What is the best way for a patient with bronchitis to break up mucus and cough up sectetions?	drink lots of water
Salmeterol (Serevent) is an asthma agent indicated for...	maintenance therapy
In what percentage of asthma patients is there an allergic component?	35-55%
Which of the following forms of nicotine replacement therapy is available only by prescription?	Nicotine nasal spray
Almost every OTC sleeping pill contains what antihistamine?	diphenhydramine
A lund disorder that occurs in newborns is	respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
With which device, used to administer asthma or COPD medications, does a stream of air flow past a liquid to create a fine mist for the patient to inhale?	nebulizer
Which of the following drugs in indicated only for long-term maintenance therapy of bronchospasms associated with emphysema and bronchitis?	tiotropium (Spiriva)
What is rhinitis medicamentosa?	nasal edema,rebound receptor sensitivity
Why are many patients with asthma reluctant to use inhaled corticosteroids?	They fear potential side effects
Why is it permissible for pharmacy technicians to make patients aware of the proper use and side effects of cough and cold remedies?	Most cough and cold remedies are OTC
Which of the following is a potentially life-threatening condition in which the patient has difficulty breathing, has blue lips and nail beds, may lose consciousness, and does not respond to normal management?	status asthmaticus
What is the chief criterion for diagnosing chronic bronchitis?	how much sputum the patient produces over time
Who should not take antihistamines?	pregnant patients
What is a common adverse effect of many (older) antihistamines (H1-blockers)?	anticholinergic responses, hyperactivity in some children, sedation
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) may be used to treat what two lung diseases?	bronchitis and cystic fibrosis
What class of drugs used to treat hypertension, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, and migraine headaches is contraindicated in asthma patients?	beta blockers
An asthma attack consists of how many places or responses?	2
What is the most useful measure for assessing the severity of asthma?	peak experatory flow rate (PEFR)
Which of the following is a reversible syndrome in which breathing may be difficult?	asthma
Which pulmonary disorder is becoming a serious health problem?	MDR-TB
How long after exposure to tuberculosis is a patient most likely to show active symtoms of the disease?	1 to 2 years
Which of the following anticonbulsants is also used to treat manic episodes in bipolar mood disorders?	valproic acid (Depakene)
Which statement is true regarding drug therapy for amyothrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?	only one drug has been approved for ALS
What drug that is used to treat multiple sclerosis must be stored in a freezer?	glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
The prevalence of Parkinson disease (parkinsonism) is the highest in what age group?	above age 60
What term describes one or two or more compunds that contain the same number of and type of atoms but have different molecular structures?	isomer
Incoluntary contractions or series of contractions of the voluntary musscles are called...	convulsions
What two neurotransmitters in the brain appear to play the greatest role in seizures?	GABA and glutamate
Which anticonvulsant does not appear to act via GABA receptors and is frequently used to treat neuropathic pain?	gabapentin (Neurontin)
Which drug used to treat ADD/ADHD is not a controlled substance?	atomoxetine (Strattera)
Dysphagia, a presenting sign of myasthenia gravis, refers to...	difficulty swallowing
Newer drugs for antiepileptic drug therapy	are seizure-specific
What percentage of people with epilepsy have partial seizures?	65%
Which anti-Parkinson agent is associated with the on-off phenomenon?	levodopa (Dopar)
What dopamine precursor is used to treat Parkinson patients?	levodopa (Dopar)
What is the potential way in which antiepileptic medications can interact with each other and with other drugs?	They can alter the metabolism of other drugs
Which of the folowing is part of the profile for Alzheimer disease?	depression
Which of the following has been shown to improve the cognitive function and social behavior of patients with Alzheimer disease and is sold over the counter?	gingko
Which is a new class of anti-Parkinson agents that increase patient "on-time"?	catechol-o-methyl transferase inhibitors
At the present time, drug therapy for multiple sclerosis seeks to...	relieve muscle spasticity,slow the progression of the disease
What percentage of epilepsy patients are poorly conrolled with medication?	30%
What combination drug contains levodopa plus an inhibitor of peripheral levodopa metabolism?	Sinemet
With what type of seizure may patients display blank stares, rotating eyes, and rapid blinking; not have generalized convulsions; and have up to 100 occurrences a day?	absence
Patients with myasthenia gravis experience weakness and fatigability due to	autoimmune damage to acetylcholine receptors
What anticonvulsant drug might be mixed by a nerse outside the pharmacy because it precipitats very quickly?	phenytoin (Dilantin)
What class of drugs may be used to diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis?	aceylcholinesterase inhibitors
Which two neurotransmitters are out of balance in Parkinson disease?	dopamine and acetylcholine
What is a common side effect of neostigmine (Prostigmin) and pyridostigmine (Mestinon)agents for myasthenia gravis?	muscle fasciculation
Which neurotransmitter is deficient in the nigrostriatal pathways of patients with Parkinson disease?	dopamine
A generalized seizure	involves both hemishperes of the brain simultaneously
What antidepressant should not be prescribed for pateints with Alzheimer disease?	amitriptyline
In the OROS system, what is the term for the part of a tablet that passes through the stool?	ghost tablet
What drug that is used to treat Alzheimer disease is derived from daffodil bulbs?	galamtamine (Razadyne)
What are the most common side effects of antiseizure medications?	sedation and some degradation of cognitive processes
The use of what anticonvulsant may result in physical or psychological dependence?	clonazepam (Klonopin)
Which of the following anticonvulsants is a DEA scheduled controlled substance?	diazepam (Valium)
Methylphenidat, an agent used to treat children with ADD/ADHD, can best be characterized as a(n)	stimulant
what is a primary side effect of dexftroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall)?	depression as the drug wears off
Which of the following anticonvulsants is correctly paired with the process it most likely affects?	diazepam (Valium)-GABA
Which drug listed below is used to treat patients with multiple sclerosis?	mitoxantrone (Novanttrone), interferon beta-1a (Avonex, Rebif), interferon beta-1b (Betaseron), baclofen (Lioresal)
Why might a precribing physician prefer donepezil (Aricept) over tacrin (Cognex) for Alzheimer disease?	Donepezil is given once a day, Donepezil does not result in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, Donepezil improves memory and alertness
Which anticonvulsant is the drug of choice or absence seizures?	ethosuximide (Zarontin)
Akinesia, a characteristic sign of Parkinson disease, refers to	an absence of movement
What drug blocks NMDA (N-methl-D-aspartate)in patients with Alzheimer disease?	memantine (Namenda)
What term is used to describe continuous tonic-clonic seizures, lasting over 30 minutes, during which consciousness may not return?	status epilepticus
What drug is both a prophylaxis and treatment for influenza, and is used to treat Parkinson disease?	amantadine (Symmetrel)
What term is used to describe a mood of hyperactivity, extreme excitement, and excessive elation?	mania
Which of the following newer antipsychotic drugs is classified today as being "atypical"?	olanzapine (Zyrpexa)
Low doses of prochlorperazine (Compazine) are commonly used for...	nausea and vomiting
Which is not true of panic attacks?	occur only in public
Advances made in antispychotic medication are...	improved efficacy, reduced negative side effects, drugs are better tolerated
Which antidepressant is a very versatile drug because it has three dosage forms?	doxepin (Sinequan, Zonalon)
A patient with narcolepsy may be prescribed a...	stimulant
Which class of antidepressants is second-line therapy because of its many interactions with foods and other drugs?	MAOIs
What drug can be used an alternative to lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly with rapid cyclers?	divalproex (Depakote)
What is the primary indication for using antipsychotics?	schizophrenia
Fluoxeine (Prozac) is an example of an antidepressant that appears to work through which of the following mechanisms?	It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin into certain neurons in the brain
What class of drugs in part of the standard of care for alcohol (Ethanonl) detoxification?	benzodiazepines
What percent of Americans who have trouble sleeping seek a physician's help?	less than 10%
Tardive dyskinesia is associated with the long-term use of which psychiatric medication?	antipsychotics
When does the first episode of bipoar disorder typically occur?	about age 30
What is the drug of choice for treating bipolar disorder and acute mania, and for prophylaxis of unipolar and bipolar disorders?	lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Antipsychotic drugs are chosen on te basis of...	cost, side effects, the patient's history of response
A panic attack...	is thought to be of neurochemical origin, has a definite onset and ends spontaneously
What is a good indication that the patient is taking a therapeutic dose of lithium?	slight tremor of hands
What is the advantage of zalephon (Sonata) as a sleep agent?	It can be taken in the middle of the night
Patients taking lithium must...	have blood tests regularly, take the medication two to three times daily at a specific time, aoid alcoholic beverages, keep their salt intake at a consistent level
Why do most patients quit taking their antipsychotic medications?	Weight gain
A characteristic of antidepressant is..	delay in onset of relief fromten to twenty-one days
to aid in falling asleep, patients with insomnia should...	get up and go to bed at the same time each day
Which class of antidepressants is also approved for teh treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders?	SSRIs
Which of the followinf is an anticholinergic drug used to treat the Parkinson-like side effects of antipschotic therapy?	benztropine (Cogentin)
A child with a bed-wetting problem might be prescribed a(n)..	tricyclic antidepressant
Which drug has the potential to act differently in different parts of the brain depending on endogenous dopamine activity?	aripiprazole (Abilify)
Which class of antidepressants is second-line therapy because of interactions with foods and other drugs?	MAOIs
Which of the following drugs in not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?	amitriptyline (Elavil)
Which of the following antianxiety drugs is not a benzodiazepine?	busprione (BuSpar)
What drug used to treat alcohol addiction interferes with the metabolism of ethanol?	disulfiram (Antabuse)
With which psychiatric disorder do patients suffer from alternating episodes of major depression and mild-to-severe agitation?	bipolar disorder
Drugs that are used to treat psychotic disorders	reduce thought disorders, hallucinations, and delusions
Which drug used to treat depression is also used for smoking cessation?	bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Akathisia is	motor restlessness
Which of the followinf is a symptom of alcohol withdrawal?	nausea and vomiting, delirium treatments (DTs), hallucinations, sweating
During which stages of sleep does dreaming occur?	REM
Which of the followinf antianxiety agents might a trembling bride and groom take prior to their wedding ceremony?	propranolol (Inderal)
What term is used to describe anxiety for which there is no identifiable source other than from within the patient?	endogenous
How is maprotiline different from other cyclic antidepressants?	It has four rather than three carbon rings
Which monoamine oxidase inhibitor is used to treat Parkinson patients rather than depressed patients?	selegiline (Eldepryl)
Which two neurotransmitters are believed to be most involved with schizophrenia and the drugs used to treat this disorder?	Dopamine and serotonin
Which of the following drugs used to treat insomnia is not a DEA scheduled controlled substance?	diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Whcih mood-stabilizing drug has consistently been shown to decrease the risk of suicide for bipolar patients?	lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Alcohol (ethanol) is classified as an	anesthetic
Which of the followinf drugs is classified as a tri cyclic antidepressant and has significant anticholinergic side effects?	imipramine (Tofranil)
Which component of a malignant hyperthermia kit is a skeletal muscle relaxant?	dantrolene
Which local anesthetic drug does not relax vascular smooth muscle?	cocaine
Which of the following drugs was first local anesthetic suitable for injection?	procaine
What is the name for a short-acting class of loca anesthetics?	esters
What class of drugs can be used to reverse the effects of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers?	anticholinesterases
which of the following are classified as antiemetic agents?	Thorazine, Reglan, Compazine
To what part of teh nervous system do the sense organs belong?	afferent
Which drug listed below can not be administered as a nasal spray to treat a migraine attack?	prochloperazine (Compazine)
Which of the followinf drugs can be used to reverse the effects of a narcotic?	nalmefene (Revex)
What is the only neuromuscular blocker that acts via a depolarizing mechanism?	succinylcholine (Quelicin)
What are the two divisions of teh peripheral nercous system?	afferent and efferent
Which narcotic is manufactured as a patch?	pentazocine
What are many physicians prescribing in place of oral sumatriptan?	aspirin and metoclopramide
Which condition is likely to result in chronic nonmalignant pain?	arthritis
Which drug or class of drugs is a prophylactic therapy for migraine headaches?	beta blockers, estrogen,NSAIDS,
Which narcotic is the standard against which all other narcotics are measured or compared?	morphine
Which is the most widely used local anesthetic?	lidocaine
A pain that occurs when no pain should be felt is	sympathetically mediated
What neurotransmitter is also known as adrenaline?	epinephrine
Why are most potent anesthetics gases or vapors?	Gases or vapors are more easily contolled
Which drug is used to treat opiate addiction?	buprenorphine (Buprenex, Subutex)
Which inhalant anesthetic cannot be used during childbirth?	enfluarane (Ethrane)
According to recent evidence, which drug used to treat migraine headaches has some potential for addiction?	tramadol (Ultam)
Which is the only neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic system?	acetycholine
Following injection with a local anesthetic, what sensation is affected first?	pain perception
What did the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) define, in 2001, as the "fifth" vital sign?	pain

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